Monday Morning TURKEY DAY Weigh In

WOW, Mari and a lot of the rest of you!  You guys did really well this week.

Me too, I am happy to report. 

Highest/surgery:  263

Last week:  155

Today:  152

Loss for the week:  -3

Total loss:  -111

This leaves only two pounds to go before I meet my goal of 150.

Before my RNY, when my surgeon asked me what my goal was, I had no idea.  So I took the lowest weight I could imagine for myself, subtracted 50 pounds from that number, and told him 150.  I seriously doubted I could ever get that skinny, RNY or no RNY.

Now I think that, after I achieve my goal, I will set a new one.  At 145 I will have a "normal" BMI for my height.  Maybe I can get there by my first surgiversary.

Yes Ma'am - US guys have kicked butt this week, and I didn't even take names, did you???  heehee!!  I am sooooooo proud of each and everyone of us who are putting ourselves out there and being accountable for our own journeys.  Each week when I come to this part of the day, when I look back and read what each person has written, it justifies my decision (even moreso) to have started this journey. I know that I have done it, and so have each and everyone of the rest of you!  I am so proud of our accomplishments (weekly and ultimately) and to be a part of this chosen family of mine!!!

Hugs and Happy Turkey day!!
Mari   

I have now lost 100lbs from my highest/consult weight!  WHOOHOO!  My mother in law and her mom asked me this weekend if I was done losing...lol...really....already!  UM....NO!!!!

Highest weight: 289
Surgery weight: 274
Weight last week: 192.6
Today's Weight: 189.0
Weight Gain/Loss for the week: -3.6lbs
Total weight loss: 100lbs

And get yo butt out there and get that Century Card!!!  All I can say is WOW!!! 

I woulda told them not just NO, but HELL, NO! I'm gonna get Gor-Ge-Mouse!!!!  You are well on your way!!  Great JOB!!!! 
Hugs, Mari

I know... I haven't posted in awhile... but I hate the scale lately...
I finally had a little loss, so I thought I would post it...
I am finally below the 190 mark barely...but hey, every little bit counts, right?

This week I am going to be with family that hasn't seen me since before my surgery.  I will let you know how it goes.  I also turn a year older this Wednesday...yuck... I hate getting older.  But, at least I know I am still alive if I am getting older... lol.

Today is November 23, 2009
Highest weight -268
Consult weight -247
Surgery weight -236.2
Last weeks weight - 191.6
Todays weight-189.8
Total lost this week-1.8 gain.
Total weight loss to date- 78.2 lbs


Have a wonderful Thanksgiving...
Also, please do the following:
When doing you do Holiday cards this year, take one card and send it to: Holiday Mail for Heroes P.O.Box 5456 Capitol Heights, MD.20791-5456 postmarked no later than Dec. 10 Think of how many cards these wonderful folks who have sacrificed so much would get. Our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen who can't be home with their families will really love this!! PLEASE RE-POST as often as possible to get the word out. 

You are at a point where you typically see a slow down, I did and I've talked to many others who did too.  This is where it starts getting a little harder, it comes off a little slower, but as long as it keeps going where you want it to...THAT'S what counts. Hang in there, Hunny!! Just think, a year ago, you weren't even sure that you were going to live to see this birthday or the next one or the one after that! Now look at the future ahead of you!  It's an amazing thing!! 

Hugs, Mari

I've been losing slow for the last month. I don't think it's a stall because I AM losing and I've been losing inches. Even though I'm not a scale Ho it's frustrating to see it moving so slow. But I AM thankful for my progress so far! My NUT has me increasing my calories so we'll se if that works.

My regular weigh in day is Tuesday so these numbers will be a week behind....

Highest Weight: 352
Surgery weight: 292
Weight last week: 256.8
Today's weight: 256
Weight Gain/Loss for the week: .8lbs
Weight loss since surgery: 36
Total weight loss: 97lbs

We all did that at some point a couple of months out, I think...  Increasing your caloric intake actually works, so keep after it girlie and don't let yourself get discouraged.  Especially if you are losing inches...ya gotta give your body time to catch up with the weight loss.  Be patient!  I know it's hard, but you know from meeting all of us that it DOES work!  Hang in there and I can't wait to see what you are saying in the next month or so...AFTER you get past the holidays, which are really hard!  I won't lie to you, it is, BUT you can do it!!!!!  Look how far you have come!!!

Hugs M

Good afternoon everyone!!  I hope everyone has a fabulous Thanksgiving.  I have never really liked Thanksgiving-type food, so I know I will be just fine as far as the scale goes.

Here are my stats for the week:

Height:  5'7"

Highest weight: 339 (BMI=53)
Pre-Op weight: 311
Weight last week: 141
Today's Weight: 140 (BMI=21.9)
Weight Gain/Loss for the week: -1
Total weight loss: 199 pounds

I've decided my new goal weight is 140, which is where I am now.  My original goal weight was 159, which put my BMI under 25.  Life is grand!!

Laura

!!!!!  I can't keep up with you!!  You have turned into a skinny machine! And I can't decide if that is good or bad...personally, I think you are just doing this to make me look bad......

And if you believe that one......

all kidding aside.........Good Job  
Hugs, Mari